classical concert
Universität der Künste Konzertsaal
The concert hall of the Universität der Künste Berlin, where student and faculty concerts are held alongside a November symphony highlight and outside shows with well-known artists.
Date ideas in Berlin you probably haven't tried.
Not the usual dates
- cinema
Unterfilm Clubkino
A cinema in Prenzlauer Berg, screening films in an indoor room.
- gallery
uqbar Projektraum
A project space in Gesundbrunnen showing rotating exhibitions, usually quick to walk through together.
- workshop
urban apes Basement Berlin
An indoor bouldering gym in Kreuzberg where climbers tackle ropeless walls together, with trainer-led courses for every level.
- bouldering
Urban Apes Bright Site
A bright bouldering hall in Schöneberg with Berlin's largest outdoor bouldering area and a beer garden to linger in afterwards.
- bouldering
urban apes fhain
A Friedrichshain bouldering gym with Kilter and Tension boards, a fitness area and a bistro for resting between sessions.
- bouldering
urban apes Wedding
A bouldering gym in Wedding where you climb without ropes, with a family area for children from age 6. Members get unlimited bouldering and can bring guests for free.
- museum
Urban Nation
A museum in Schöneberg devoted to street art, graffiti and urban contemporary art, with exhibitions, workshops and an artist residency. Admission is free.
- live music
Urban Spree
Arts centre in Friedrichshain with a gallery, bookshop and concert room hosting rock, punk, hardcore and metal bands. An outdoor biergarten and food court sit on the same site.
- café
Urbayn
Neighbourhood cafe on the Stralau peninsula mixing a daily kitchen with exhibitions, readings and film screenings. Its waterside terrace looks over the bay.
- park & garden
Urgarten
A garden in Moabit to stroll or sit in.
- restaurant
UUU
A Chinese restaurant in Wedding serving dinner from a menu, also offering private events and culinary trips.
- restaurant
Uzun Masa
A Neukölln restaurant named after the Turkish long table, the tradition of sharing a meal and conversation at one table. It also hosts private celebrations such as birthdays and weddings, with tailored arrangements and a menu viewable online.
- bar
Vagabund Brauerei Kesselhaus
A pub in the Kesselhaus of the Vagabund brewery in Wedding, with beer brewed on site, outdoor seating and opening until 2am on Friday and Saturday.
- theatre
Vagantenbühne
A Charlottenburg theatre running German-language plays, including a Kästner novel adaptation and a Zweig-based piece, often reflective in tone.
- restaurant
Valle dei Templi
An Italian restaurant in Wedding with vegan and vegetarian dishes, open for dinner from late afternoon until midnight.
- restaurant
Vamos Veganos
A fully vegan restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg serving plant-based dishes from several world cuisines, with juices, lemonades and plant-milk coffee, and a focus on resource conservation.
- restaurant
Van-Long
Modern Vietnamese restaurant in Mitte known for phở and bánh mì, with a vegan menu and outdoor seating.
- restaurant
Vand Garden
Vietnamese restaurant in Lankwitz with a garden setting and a separate vegan menu, also serving sushi.
- restaurant
Varga Hennecke
A sit-down Italian restaurant in Prenzlauer Berg, a place to share a meal together.
- restaurant
Vedis
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant serving tacos, burritos, fajitas and grilled meats, with a modern twist and a private karaoke lounge for groups.
- restaurant
Vegan Garden
A 100% vegan Vietnamese restaurant with a garden terrace, serving noodle soups, summer rolls, curries and a hot pot.
- café
velicious
A Friedenau cake shop and café where everything is vegan and wheat-free, with breakfast until mid-afternoon and daily dishes from noon.
- bar
Velvet
A pub in Neukölln open late, until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays.